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The President of the United States can order members of the military to take the COVID-19 vaccine.
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Yes, this really works. No, it doesn't ring in the White House. The email address and phone number are staffed by a seemingly serious group of players, many who are veterans, and if you have a legit issue, telling these folks is like bringing in the artillery.
Let's prepare for your call or email. Make some notes before you proceed so you don't forget anything.
I prefer email since there's no waiting for someone to answer and I can take my time to prepare the story in just the right detail.
Be sure to include your DOB, your last 4, contact info...a couple of numbers, your preferred email and such.
Describe the problem as briefly as you can. Less is more. Include the necessary components but don't tell your life story.
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Anania v. McDonough, No. 20-1086 (Fed. Cir. 2021)
Anania served in the Army, 1972-1975. In 2008, Anania sought an increased evaluation for the degenerative joint disease of
his spine and major depressive disorder, and entitlement to a total disability rating based on individual unemployability.
Lynch v. McDonough, No. 20-2067
The benefit of the doubt rule is inapplicable when the preponderance of the evidence is found to be against the claimant.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs announced today two major decisions related to presumptive conditions
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Arellano v. McDonough, No. 20-1073 (Fed. Cir. 2021)
The “effective date of an award” of disability compensation to a veteran “shall not be earlier than the date” the veteran’s application for such compensation is received by the VA. 38 U.S.C. 5110(a)(1). Section 5110(b)(1) provides an exception that permits an earlier effective date if the VA receives the application within one year of the veteran’s discharge from military service.
38 CFR § 21.330 - Apportionment
Just when you begin to believe Internet rumors that your ex can't get your disability benefits,
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